tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post3605611442096111045..comments2024-03-04T07:45:15.155-07:00Comments on Hackman's Musings: Would the rhetoric be different if....?Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12494823779999456396noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post-22922417701244689142008-10-30T19:32:00.000-06:002008-10-30T19:32:00.000-06:00**I meet few republicans who are behind McCain... ...**I meet few republicans who are behind McCain... they are simply against Obama.**<BR/><BR/>It almost seems like the reversal of 2004. I didn't know many people who were passionate about Kerry the way BUsh supporters were behind their candidates. Rather, many people just seemed to be voting against Bush.OneSmallStephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08189124855157679020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post-38491666765513484082008-10-29T11:52:00.000-06:002008-10-29T11:52:00.000-06:00My eyebrow is lifted as well.My eyebrow is lifted as well.wellis68https://www.blogger.com/profile/06087588494600746854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post-11054776934368134022008-10-28T16:19:00.000-06:002008-10-28T16:19:00.000-06:00I want to address that thought of "losing one's mi...I want to address that thought of "losing one's mind" when someone holds a different political (or any) view. What is it that makes to friends be able to be friends while holding polar views; whereas many cannot have anything but a feeling of irritation and animosity for someone who holds a different view?Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494823779999456396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post-10447755184632092542008-10-28T11:38:00.000-06:002008-10-28T11:38:00.000-06:00Good post! Everyone likes to look at the "forefat...Good post! Everyone likes to look at the "forefather's intention for our country" and I'm sure none of them envisioned the two party political machines that have evolved in our nation leaving our country deeply divided. The commission of Christ is more of a challenge than ever! I'm so afraid to be too forthcoming with my political views with people because they so quickly lose their mind!The Metzeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304121660204122620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post-64788971562392269632008-10-27T19:30:00.000-06:002008-10-27T19:30:00.000-06:00The party of Barry Goldwater is gone for now, but ...The party of Barry Goldwater is gone for now, but I think it'll be back someday. <BR/><BR/>Necessity is the mother of invention. When the Republicans lose, badly, in the upcoming elections they will hopefully be forced to get their act together if they want back in the game.Redleftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04834798382800790723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post-47667435352339917872008-10-27T17:51:00.000-06:002008-10-27T17:51:00.000-06:00I thought of it cause I recently saw an old round ...I thought of it cause I recently saw an old round table discussion that included Buckley and Cornel West and others. It was an incredible discussion.<BR/><BR/>Contrast that to the folks calling in to Hannity I heard the next day. I am frustrated because I still have some republican leanings and I believe there are valid points to be represented at the table... but where have the classic republican voices gone? The ones who knew how to debate and persuade rather than shout down?<BR/><BR/>I know they are out there, but Joe Sixpack only wants inflammatory rhetoric.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494823779999456396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post-7130839839272645452008-10-27T17:28:00.000-06:002008-10-27T17:28:00.000-06:00Its funny you mention Buckley Andy because I've be...Its funny you mention Buckley Andy because I've been simmering a blog entry on that very topic. What happened to the great conservative thinkers like Buckley?Steve H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09428882214098606433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post-50925737662939400622008-10-26T18:09:00.000-06:002008-10-26T18:09:00.000-06:00"When you study the Muslim culture, you know that ...<I>"When you study the Muslim culture, you know that Obama is a Muslim (CULTURALLY) because of His father. The Muslim faith travels through the fathers line."</I><BR/><BR/>We all better hope that's not true. :) My kids are screwed for sure :)<BR/><BR/>Reminds me of the generational curse preaching prominent in some Evangelical circles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post-67018715390931558912008-10-26T17:34:00.000-06:002008-10-26T17:34:00.000-06:00"I am dismayed at the lack of intelligence on the ..."I am dismayed at the lack of intelligence on the "right" towards Obama"<BR/><BR/>I think what would be most dismaying is the mocking of intelligence that happens within a segment of the Republican party. I watched an anti Obama video that is being circulated and 3 times inside of seven minutes they referred to intelligence and education as if it were a bad thing. The intelligentsia within the Republican party must feel like they are being overtaken by the village idiots. William F. Buckley, Jr. must be banging his harp against his head.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494823779999456396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post-29205259857165212152008-10-26T17:23:00.000-06:002008-10-26T17:23:00.000-06:00Stereotypes work, man. The dude's middle name is ...Stereotypes work, man. The dude's middle name is "Hussein" so he MUST be Muslim, regardless of what he says.<BR/><BR/>It's like with me -- I'm a tall white dude from midwest suburbia. That comes with certain expectations. And sure enough, I love a good steak and I'm a terrible dancer.<BR/><BR/>Prejudice isn't just accurate, it's a time-saver too! No need to learn the "facts".Redleftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04834798382800790723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310981.post-79217207726807626992008-10-26T16:01:00.000-06:002008-10-26T16:01:00.000-06:00That Republicans are against Obama and not "for" M...That Republicans are against Obama and not "for" McCain is just one of the many reasons Obama is going to win this election. I am dismayed at the lack of intelligence on the "right" towards Obama. Its like a party full of Napoleon DynamitesSteve H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09428882214098606433noreply@blogger.com